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Table of Contents for 3/29/10:
NEWS
Buildings
1. 5 U Florida Buildings Receive LEED Certification
2. Clemson U Baruch Institute Receives LEED Gold Certification
3. U California San Francisco Laboratory Earns LEED Silver
4. Wesleyan U Building Receives LEED Certification
Climate
5. ACUPCC Annual Report Shows Higher Ed Climate Leadership
Co-Curricular Education
6. Marshall U Offers Sustainable Living Student Hall
Curriculum
7. Antioch U Los Angeles Offers New Masters of Urban Sustainability
Energy
8. Middle Tennessee State U Rec Center Buys Green Workout Machines
9. Victor Valley College Install Solar Farm
Funding
10. 4 Maine CCs Receive Grant Money for Green Curriculum
Transportation
11. Emory U, Georgia Tech Announce Bike Share Partnership
12. Loyola U, Tulane U Partner to Offer Car-Sharing on Campuses
13. U Kentucky Offers Car Sharing Service
14. Oregon State U Offers Campus Car-Share Program
15. Coastal Carolina U Launches Bike-Share Program
Waste
16. UMass Medical School Reduces Bio-Waste
17. Rochester Inst of Technolgy PhD Student Wins Intl Scholarship
NEW RESOURCES
18. AASHE Interview: Cynthia Klein-Banai, U Illinois Chicago
OPPORTUNITIES
19. Ithaca College Online Sustainability Leadership Certificate
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
20. Associate Dean, Sustainability, Western Technical College
21. Prof, Sustainable Energy, South Dakota School of Mines
22. Membership Coordinator, AASHE
23. Publications and Resource Intern, AASHE
24. Resource Center Intern, AASHE
EVENTS
25. Webinar: Culture Shift - A Training in Global Warming Communications
26. Assessing & Financing Renewable Energy Options Webcast
News
Buildings
1. 5 U Florida Buildings Receive LEED Certification
Five different University of Florida buildings and additions, located both on and off campus, have received LEED certifications. These structures include: the Steinbrenner Band Hall (Gold), the UF Dental Clinic in Naples (Gold), the Graham Center for Public Service at Pugh Hall (Silver), the NIMET Nanoscale Research Facility (Certification), and the IFAS Biological & Agricultural Research Facility in Fort Pierce (Certification). UF adopted the LEED criteria for design and construction in 2001 for all major new construction and renovations projects.
2. Clemson U Baruch Institute Receives LEED Gold Certification
LEED Gold certification has been awarded to the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science at Clemson University (SC). The 12,600-square-foot facility includes room for 14 faculty and staff members and large multipurpose rooms and smart classrooms that connect Clemson students statewide. Green features include censored lights, an air-conditioning system that uses an energy recovery wheel to recycle heat byproduct, natural lighting, local and natural building materials, and a storm water management system. Clemson has committed to achieve at least LEED Silver ratings for all newly constructed buildings and major renovations.
3. U California San Francisco Laboratory Earns LEED Silver
The University of California, San Francisco's Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Hall has been awarded LEED Silver certification for Existing Buildings. The building's operations feature number of environmentally friendly attributes, including a green cleaning program, an expanded recycling program, and enhanced indoor air quality measures. Water and energy conservation measures are expected to reach $100,000 in savings.
See also: List of Green Science Buildings (AASHE Members Only)
4. Wesleyan U Building Receives LEED Certification
Wesleyan University's (CT) newly-renovated Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life building has received LEED Gold certification. The building, which was originally constructed in 1904, went through a nine-month renovation. During the process, 84.5 percent of construction material was diverted from landfills, a significant amount of recycled materials were used, and water saving fixtures were installed resulting in a 46.4 percent reduction in water use. Climate
5. ACUPCC Annual Report Shows Higher Ed Climate Leadership
The American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) has released its Annual Report. The Report includes highlights from 2009; a list of innovative ways schools are applying their Climate Action Plans to areas such as curriculum, transportation, renewable energy, and partnerships within and outside the campus gates; a description of the impact the Commitment has had on the reduction of carbon emissions; information on the Climate Action Plans that have been submitted; a list of resources available to signatory institutions; and the ACUPCC budget. The ACUPCC, launched in early 2007, is currently comprised of 677 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia - representing nearly six million students and about one third of the US higher education student population.
See also: ACUPCC Annual Report (pdf)
See also: ACUPCC Homepage
Co-Curricular Education
6. Marshall U Offers Sustainable Living Student Hall
Marshall University (WV) has introduced a green living-learning community in its campus residence halls. Students that are interested in living sustainably will be able to participate. The living area will consist of two dormitory floors where students will have access to recycling bins, will take field trips, and will help develop ideas for campus wide projects to promote sustainability. Curriculum
7. Antioch U Los Angeles Offers New Masters of Urban Sustainability
Antioch University, Los Angeles (CA) has created a new Master of Arts in Urban Sustainability. Students in the program will study a range of topics including urban ecosystem science, urban planning and policy, activism and advocacy, urban environmental education, program evaluation, conflict resolution and mediation, sustainable practice, and research methods. The 36 credit graduate program will begin in the Fall of 2010.
See also: List of Graduate Programs in Urban Studies Energy
8. Middle Tennessee State U Rec Center Buys Green Workout Machines
Middle Tennessee State University has purchased five elliptical workout machines that generate electricity when in use. With regular use, each machine will be able to produce one kilowatt hour of electricity every two days. The workout machines were funded by the University's student Clean Energy fee and the Campus Rec budget.
9. Victor Valley College Install Solar Farm
Victor Valley College (CA) has partnered with SolFocus, a local solar energy solutions company, to add a one MW solar farm to its campus. The six-acre installation will provide about 30 percent of the campus' energy needs and will allow for the College to add hands-on learning experiences to its solar technology curriculum. The project will also raise up to $4 million over five years through performance-based incentives from the California Solar Initiative program.
See also: List of Campus Solar Installations Funding
10. 4 Maine CCs Receive Grant Money for Green Curriculum
The Maine Public Utilities Commission's Efficiency Maine program has awarded four community colleges a total of $1.3 million in grants. Northern Maine Community College, Eastern Maine Community College, Kennebec Valley Community College, and Southern Maine Community College each received funding. The money is being used to expand each College's sustainability curriculum. Transportation
11. Emory U, Georgia Tech Announce Bike Share Partnership
Emory University (GA), Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Ford Foundation have formed a partnership to develop an automated bike share system for the Emory campus. Over the past year, Bike Emory has been working with Georgia Tech engineering students to develop the automated system. A grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Ford Foundation will support the development and implementation. The first fleet of 11 bicycles will be launched on Emory's campus late this summer.
See also: List of Campus Bike-Share Programs (AASHE Members Only)
12. Loyola U, Tulane U Partner to Offer Car-Sharing on Campuses
Loyola University (LA) and Tulane University (LA) have partnered to bring the car-share program WeCar to their campuses. The universities, which are located next to each other in New Orleans, will offer three new Toyota Priuses to students, faculty, and staff at both institutions. The vehicles will be located in a central location and will help both campuses reduce car congestion and allow student mobility.
See also: List of Campus Car-Share Programs (AASHE Members Only)
13. U Kentucky Offers Car Sharing Service
University of Kentucky Parking and Transportation Services has partnered with Connect by Hertz, a car-share company, to offer short-term vehicle rentals to the campus community. Six EPA SmartWays certified vehicles are now available on campus.
14. Oregon State U Offers Campus Car-Share Program
Oregon State University has partnered with WeCar to bring two hybrid vehicles to campus for students, faculty, and staff to use. The vehicles can be rented hourly, overnight or for a full day, and reservations can be made online at any time.
15. Coastal Carolina U Launches Bike-Share Program
Coastal Carolina University (SC) has launched Coastal Couriers, a new bike-share program. Five bikes have been made available for University members to check-out for a maximum of 30 minutes and then be returned. The University hopes this program will reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Waste
16. UMass Medical School Reduces Bio-Waste
The University of Massachusetts has significantly reduced its bio-waste. Over the past year, the institution has reduced its hazardous bio-waste collection from chemotherapy activities by 59 percent by physically removing non-hazardous items. Given the success of the sorting program for chemotherapy waste, the process has been expanded for 2010 to include all other hazardous pharmaceutical wastes on campus.
17. Rochester Inst of Technolgy PhD Student Wins Intl Scholarship
Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) first year PhD candidate was awarded the 2010 Jacqueline Shields Scholarship for Waste Management Research. The international scholarship goes to doctoral students conducting original research in pollution prevention, sustainable design, and waste reduction. The student, Errin Ryen, will utilize the scholarship to improve the recyclability and end-of-life management of electronic devices such as computers and cell phones.
New Resources
18. AASHE Interview: Cynthia Klein-Banai, U Illinois Chicago
AASHE has posted a new installment of its interview series. This week’s interview is with Cynthia Klein-Banai, who works as the associate chancellor for sustainability at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In the interview, Klein Banai discusses her work promoting sustainability, the many ways students are involved in the work of the sustainability office, and the different approaches UIC takes to raise money to support the sustainability efforts of the campus.
Opportunities
19. Ithaca College Online Sustainability Leadership Certificate
The Professional Certificate in Sustainability Leadership from Ithaca College, offered in partnership with AASHE, is for practitioners who want to apply best practices in leading sustainability initiatives. The certificate catalog features 12, two-week seminars delivered online - anytime, anywhere - with open enrollment. The upcoming seminar, The Sustainability Coordinator as an Organizational Change Agent, will be held April 14 - 27, 2010, and will cover proficiency in the use of facilitation, persuasive communication, and collaboration that will be used to guide and motivate an organization to adopt sustainable business processes. Another upcoming seminar, Designing Effective Communication Media, will also be held April 14 - 27, 2010, and will give participants an understanding of how to engage an audience and enhance comprehension of messaging through graphic design and clear, crisp persuasive writing. The registration deadline for both seminars is April 14, 2010 and discounts are available for AASHE members.
Jobs & Internships
20. Associate Dean, Sustainability, Western Technical College
Western Technical College (WI) is seeking applicants for the position of associate dean of sustainability. The dean will be responsible for the management and development of academic program career pathways in sustainability. Qualified applicants should have a master's degree in an appropriate field and experience in both teaching and the non-teaching professional world. The position is open until filled.
21. Prof, Sustainable Energy, South Dakota School of Mines
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is seeking applicants for its Pearson Endowed Professorship in sustainable energy. The position will conduct research and develop curriculum with emphasis on energy sustainability. Applicants should have a PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline, a national reputation in energy sustainability, extensive experience in teaching and research, demonstrated experience in developing and enhancing industrial partnerships and economic development, and demonstrated leadership.
22. Membership Coordinator, AASHE
AASHE seeks a membership coordinator to assist with the development and growth of AASHE’s membership and the maintenance of an accurate and useful customer relationship management database. Requirements include experience using a customer relationship management (CRM) database (Salesforce preferred), intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, basic website editing skills, accuracy and attention to detail and strong analytical skills, and a bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Candidates should be able to work out of the Lexington, Kentucky office. The position is open until filled and the screening of applications begins on April 7, 2010.
23. Publications and Resource Intern, AASHE
AASHE seeks an intern for the Spring/Summer of 2010 to help with the development of the AASHE Resource Center, to assist in writing and editing the weekly AASHE Bulletin, and to work on multiple projects involving sustainability in higher education. The selected intern may also assist in various other duties in the Lexington, KY office. Requirements include strong written and oral communication skills, internet research skills, and attention to detail among others. Interns should be able to work out of the Lexington, Kentucky office. The position is open until filled.
24. Resource Center Intern, AASHE
AASHE seeks an intern for the Spring/Summer of 2010 to help with the development of the AASHE Resource Center and to work on multiple projects involving sustainability in higher education. The selected intern may also assist in various other duties in the Lexington, KY office. Requirements include strong written and oral communication skills, internet research skills, and attention to detail among others. Interns should be able to work out of the Lexington, Kentucky office. The position is open until filled.
Events
25. Webinar: Culture Shift - A Training in Global Warming Communications
Tuesday, April 6, 2010; 2pm Eastern; Online
Clean Air-Cool Planet will host "Culture Shift - A Training in Global Warming Communications and Behavior Change." The webinar will cover how to frame and deliver communications in a manner that motivates individuals to examine and reshape their own thinking and behavior about the climate. The session will draw from some of the largest data sets on public engagement and global warming, including Climate Crossroads: A Research Based Framing Guide and Re: Green - The Ecological Roadmap to provide tips on how to tailor climate outreach and behavior change strategies to particular segments of the public with a focus on engaging young Americans.
26. Assessing & Financing Renewable Energy Options Webcast
May 5, 2010; 1 - 2:40pm Eastern; Online
Academic Impressions will host "Assessing and Financing Renewable Energy Options," a webcast for colleges considering their first investment (or a new investment) in renewable energy generation. Participants will review what's changing in the cost effectiveness of renewable energy options, what campuses will need to investigate in order to determine feasibility, and where to look for funding renewable energy projects. Instructors include Ryan Pletka, director of renewables strategy and planning services for Black & Veatch, and Douglas R. Friedel, project director of consulting and design for energy intensive industries and power generation services projects for Black & Veatch.
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